Redbridge Lakes HoneyThis is available from the cafe and shop at Redbridge Lakes. This honey is produced from the bee hives sited at the apiary within this beautiful area owned by Gordon Bullock. Various sizes available and includes honey that won ‘Best light honey’ at the Essex Beekeepers competition at the Essex Show September 2014.

Honey from Enfield, Waltham Abbey North Chingford and Epping borders as well as Cheshunt and Waltham Cross.Contact Peter and Barbara Dalby on 01992 622 645.

Having regular, interesting and informative meetings and events for the members to attend.

Giving support to member beekeepers, including practical help and advice.

Promoting responsible and considerate beekeeping.

Helping our members to maintain healthy and productive honeybee colonies.

Organising and running a beginners course.

Preparing novice beekeepers for the Basic Assessment.

Mentoring beginner beekeepers and helping them set up and work their first hive.

Educating the public at shows, for example, The Forest Festival, about bees and beekeeping.

Having an annual Honey Show at which all members can exhibit their honey and other bee-related products.

We run a divisional apiary, where some members keep a hive of bees, which we can use for educational purposes. The development of this apiary and its use for the division is, at present, under review and expanding.

Producing a monthly Newsletter giving news of the divisional activities. The EBKA also produce a monthly publication, The Essex Beekeeper. Both of these publications can be downloaded from the relevant websites or obtained by post.